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R24 AEV

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 AEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,296 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 160,296 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 149,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 142,070 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 136,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres slight cracking on threads

Pass 5 Aug 2011 135,207 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES ARE PERRISHED AND WEARING ON EDGES

ADVISE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 135,148 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES ARE PERRISHED AND WEARING ON EDGES

ADVISE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 129,832 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED AT REAR.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR TYRE PERISHED.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 129,832 miles

REAR TYRE PERISHED.

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED AT REAR.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,203 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 124,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NEARSIDE REAR COIL HAS TAIL MISSING ,BUT WOULDN'T AFFECT SEATING OR DAMPING OF SPRING.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 113,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 91,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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R24 AEV is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 117,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R24 AEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R24 AEV is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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